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Friday, March 1, 2013

UFO Is Now FO !


 I participated in a blue double 4 patch swap many, many years ago.  Finally, they are now a quilt - 72x80.
I'm not quite sure what I'm going to do with it....maybe put it in the comfort quilt pile for giving someone in a time of need. Or, I could give it as a wedding gift since I just heard my niece will be getting married sometime this year. Or, I could put it in the Christmas gift pile.  I'm just glad it's finished.


 I used a variegated blue thread for quilting.  First I did straight lines on the diagonal through the 2 inch patches.  Then I freemotion quilted some eight petaled flowers through the 4 inch patches.
  I used a soft sheet on the back - blue, of course. I admit it came from the thrift store and there's absolutely nothing wrong with it although the quilt police may have a warrant out for my arrest. You can see the free motion flower quilting better on the back.

It's cold outside...which makes for good quilt weather inside!

Linking up to:
Finish it Up Friday at Crazy Mom Quilts
FMQ Friday at The Free Motion Quilting Project
Can I Get a Whoop Whoop at Confessions of a Fabric Addict.

For some great inspiration give them all a visit.


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9 comments:

  1. tubakkMarch 1, 2013 at 4:46 PM

    Love blue and white quilts, and I like the way you quilted it.

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  2. Quilty ConscienceMarch 1, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    I think it is beautiful! AND the backing is perfect!

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  3. JillMarch 1, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    What a great collection of fabrics you got from the block swap! Your FMQ flowers look great.

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  4. Deb@asimplelifequiltsMarch 1, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    Yay for your finish! Those are beautiful blocks and your quilting looks great.

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  5. Marjorie's Busy CornerMarch 1, 2013 at 7:09 PM

    Wow!! I just love this quilt of yours. Great colour...and fantastic quilt patern.

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  6. AmyMarch 1, 2013 at 8:25 PM

    Love this quilt! The pattern is also great. Nice finish!

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  7. Wonky GirlMarch 1, 2013 at 11:00 PM

    Was that the same swap I was in? LOL I have blocks like those from a swap years ago(still in UFO stage). Yours turned into a lovely quilt.

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  8. AnonymousMarch 2, 2013 at 1:06 PM

    Quilt police? Fight the power! he he

    Actually I rather like this backing pattern. It looks like a great vintage sheet. I collected a few (and pillowcases) that were my grandmothers or used in my childhood home in the 70s and 80s. I thought I'd use them to make storage bags for quilts or backings, depending on if the weight is good for that.

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  9. Sarah CraigMarch 3, 2013 at 8:39 PM

    Hooray for FOs!! That's a beauty, too! Whoop whoop!!

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